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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
VESPER INFORMATION.

The weather during the past week
has been moderately cool, plenty of rain
with now and then little gleam of sun
shine.
Mrs. McKercher, of Centralia, is Wis
iting her daughter Mrs Dolan.
Mr.. J. w. Butler and family removed
to Appleton, Wis. during the past week
Mr.. Will Blow and wife have moved
out here and will occupy the dwelling
vacated by Mr.. Butler.
On Wednesday morning last, young
lady called at an early hour at Jim
Dolans. The air being quite frosty, and
she thinly clad, Jim decided to adopt
her without consulting the town author
tiles. Weight 9 pounds, mother and
child doing well.
Miss Alice Scott is slowly recovering.
Miss Helen Enos, of Appleton, has
been the guest Of Mrs j. w. Cameron
for few days past.
Woodwork favored us with call the
other day They registered at the City
Hotel and sampled the viands prepared
by R. Mcdonald, chief artist in the cul-
mary department.
Jack Green has been practicing the
Vesper quick-step during the past week
He says he can dance the Highland
fling and the Wild-Irishman, but he
can't for the life of him get that step, as
the time is too quick for anything.
Mr.. S. Kelton, representing the firm
of Bradley & Metcalf called on III.
Sherry & Co. Thursday last to ascertain
how many boots and shoes would be re-
quired to supply their fall and winter
trade.
Mr. D. P Bisbee is slowly recovering.
Herman Finger, one of the Co.'S for
man has resigned his former position
and gone farther north in the pineries
Of Wisconsin.
c. F. Kellogg the genial book-keeper
in the employ of the Co., is making
sundry improvements in and around
his dwelling. 1t looks as if he was ex-
pecting company. The work on the
new mill is still progressing
Chas. I'll. Slocum, and Mr.. Buck, of
Wausau, came out and took breakfast at
the boarding house the other morning.
They came out to adjust the telephone
instrument at this place and were
welcome callers.
Denny Bishop put in an appearance
Sunday morning. He acted as body
guard for DR.. Robinson as far as this
place, but concluded to remain here and
visit his brother-in-law w. w. Rork,
while the DR.. wended his way through
the woods to Skunk Hill to look after
his several patients.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

Rapids, in said county of Wood, on the a6th day
OF september, A. d. 1887, at o'clock in the
afternoon, all the following lands, described in
said Judgment as follows. to-wit: The South
west quarter (SwlD of the Southeast quarter
seq of Section No. twenty (20l and the East
half of the Northeast quarter E1s of Nelz) and
the Northwest quarter (Nw19 of the North
east quarter (Ne11 of Section
Number twenty-nine (29 of Township No.
twenty-five (22) north of Range No four "a east
of the fourth principal meridian, said land
being in the county of Wood and state of Wis.
Dated sherifs office Grand Rapids, Wis. this
10th day of August A. d. 1887
FRANK STAHL,
Sheriff of Wood Co. Wis
GARDNER GAYNoR, Plaintiffs Attorneys
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
Base Ball N otes.
NEILLSvILLE. Aug.

NEILLsvILLE, Aug. 20, 'S7.
[ hereby challenge the following clubs
to game of Base ball ON our grounds.
Time of games to be fixed when
challenge is accepted. [ will guarantee
you the return game on same terms:
Stevens Point.
Grand Rapids.
Centralia.
Chippewa Falls.
Pittsville.
Terms we will pay-winning club
takes 70 per cent. losing club % per
cent, after paying hotel and bus
bills of visiting club, or will play and
let each club have gate money at home.
w. l.. HEMPHILL,
Manager.
We would state for the information of
Mr.. W. L. Hemphill. manager of the
Neillsville club. that the Wood County
A. &. NJ. Association offer purse
of $500 for match game of base
ball the game to be played on Thursday
Sept, Sth. Why not come over and
contest for the purse, and the Grand
Rapids club will do the best they can to
make the game an interesting one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and
could not sleep. She bought of us
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been
miraculously cured Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus write W. c.
Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, N. C.-Get
free trial bottle at W. L. Wood & Co.'S,
Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
Death of Mrs. C. C. Bennett.

APPLETON, Aug 2S.-Mrs. Calphurnia
Chase Bennett, wife of the Rev. P. S..
Bennett, of Depere, died at the re-
sidence of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis
Briggs, in this city yesterday aged IS.
The deceased was respected and beloved
throughout the state, having greatly
assisted her husband in his pastoral
work during connection of thirty-eight
years with the Wisconsin conference of
the M. E. church. Funeral service at 2
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon from the M.
T.. church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
sum mons.

THE STATE OF WIsCONsIN-CIRCUIT CoURT-WOoD
COUNTY.
Kate Beals, Plaintiff
Against
Alexander Beals, Defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To the said Defend
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after the service of this summons
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your failure so to do,
judgment will be rendered against you accord
ing to the demand of the complaint; of which a
copy is herewith served upon you.
FRANK A. CADY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address, Marshfeld, Wood Co., Wis.
The complaint in the above entitled action,
duly verified, was filed in the office of the Clerk
of said Court on the LIST day of August, A. d.
1887. aug11w6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
In Probate.

STATE OF WIsCoNsIN-WooD COUNTY COURT
In the matter of the estate of Salmon C. Har-
mon, deceased.
On this Goth day of August A. d. 1887, upon
reading and filing the petition of E. T. Harmon,
of Pittsville in said county of Wood stating
that said Salmon C. Harmon of the county of
Wood, died intestate, or about the 18th day
OF July 1887, and praying that Hester A. Harmon
and E. t. Harmon be appointed administrators of
the estate of said deceased.
1t is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at the probate office in Grand Rapids
on the 4th day of October, A. d. 1887, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested by
publishing a copy of this order for three weeks
successfully in the Wood County Reporter, a
newspaper printed i'll said county, previous to
the time appointed for said hearing.
By the Court, GEO. l.. WILLIAMS,
aug25W3 County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
The Verdict UnaniIn OnS

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cure
ed of rheumatism of 10 years standing" J"
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio,
affirms: ''The best selling medicine [
have ever handled in my 20 years
experience, is Electric Bitters" Thous-
ands of others have added their testi-
mony, so that the verdict is unanimous
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a
half dollara bottle at W. L. Wood & Co.,
Drug Store 2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
sale of state Lands.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE PUBLIC LANDS.
Madison, Wis, August l, 1887.
Notice is hereby given, that all of the swamp,
and overfowed lands in Wood County belong
ing to the State of Wisconsin, which have not
heretofore been offered for SALE will, if not pre-
viously entered as provided by chapter 332 laws
of 1888, be offered for sale at public auction, at
the Capitol, in Madison, on the second day of
November, A. d. 1887 at 10 o'clock a. NJ, and
continued from day to day until all of said lands
shall have been offered.
All persons claiming the right of entry to any
of said lands, under chapter 332, laws of 1888,
are notified that such claims must be proved,
and such proofs deposited with the Commission
ers of the Public Lands, and the lands paid for
at least ten days prior to the time fixed for the
sale thereof, as above specified.
Descriptive list of the lands to be offered viii
be furnished by addressing the State Land Office,
at Madison, Wis.
ERNST 6. TIMME, Secretary of State,
III. B. HARsHAW, State Treasurer
c. Z. ESTABROoK, Attorney General,
Commissioners of the Public Lands.
aug11W6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

The State veterinarian, DR.. Atkinson,
Ne here today in answer to request for
aid or information relative to the cattle
diesease on the Wood County Poor
Farm. He visited the Farm in company
with the County physician and pro-
nounced the disease "Bloody Murrain"
or as the moder germ therory asserts
'Authrax."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIve.

Tie best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, litter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by W.
L. Wood & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
Sh cI'iffS Notice of sale on
FOreclOSuI.

oI SSClo>
STATE OF FWIsCoNsIN-CIRCUIT COURT FOR WooD
COUNTY.
J. Q. Severns Plaintiff.
against
A. Perry, E. B. Perry, J. NJ Sartell E. n Sartell
Della L. Sarten wife of j. NJ Sartell, Julia f.
Perry wife OF A Perry, and Geo. Hiles, Defend
ants.
Judgment rendered and docketed June 9, 1886.
ror aouHl
Solicitors fees. $500
Costs, 6274
Total s4o2 "a
Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance and
by virtue of Judgment of foreclosure and sale
rendered In the circuit court of said Wood Coun-
ty, In the above entitled action on the 9th day
OF June, A. d. 1886, (more than one year having
elapsed since the rendition of said Judgment
and no part thereof having been paid) /, Frank
Stahl. sheriff of said county of Wood, will offer
for sale and sell at public auction, at the front
Rapids, In said county of Wood, on the 26th day
of September, A. d. 1887, at clock in the after
noon, all the following lands, described in said
Judgment follows, to-wit:
tract of land situate on the Northwest quar-
ter of the Southeast quarter of Section No. 27 in
in Township No %, North of Range No. east,
particularly described as follows, tO-Wit: Com
mencing 16 rods South and 233 feet East of the
Northwest corner of the above described forty
acre tract of land and running from thence east
559 feet. Thence South II rods thence West 10
rods, thence South 16 rods, thence west 428 feet,
thence North 16 rods, thence East "a feet, thence
North II rods to the place of beginning, said
lines to run parallel with the lines of the NwI
of the seq of Section No 27 aforesaid, said lands
being in the county of Wood and State of Wis.,
Dated sherifs office Grand Rapids, Wis, this
10th day of August A. d. 1887.
FRANK STAHL,
Sheriff of Wood Co. Wis.,
GARDNER d GAYNoR, Plaintiffs Attorneys
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

The last quarterly meeting services of
the NJ. E. church for the present Confer
ence year will be held ON Sabbath next
by the Pastor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
1t is a Pleasure.

writes Mrs. Eliza Ann Smith, of Yer
million, Erie Co. Ohio, to tell the ladies'
everywhere that nothing surpasses Dr.
Harter'sIron Tonic for all irregularities.
'It cured me when the physician and
other remedies failed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
GOLD WATCHES
FOR 80 CENTS,

Whoever heard of man wanting
to buy gold watches for SO cents,
and yet firm down East had the
audacity to head one of their adver-
tising sheets in this manner, and
did it simply to catch the eye of
the of the public. Now while we
don't believe in deception of any
sort still we have such an anxiety
for a sight of the GREAT EYE of
Che public, that we have
been making all this talk simply
to get you to look our way, and
shall be willing to take your pun
ishment, providing we fail to show
bargains equal to GOLD WATCH
ES FOR SO CENTS. Here are a
few specimens:
Full standard prints per yd. .05
Plain and figured dress satins
per yard, .08
Handsome dress lawns, .O5
Best dress ginghams 10
Scrim cloths 10
White dress goods from 7c up,
Cotton goods way down, Gents
Neck scarfs from SC up. Elegant
display of fans, parasols, lace and
fancy goods at Fair Corner prices.
Hosiery to suit any size, Pocket
books, &c.
Clothing the best in the city and
lowest in prices. Our Teas are bet
ter and cheaper. Groceries the
purest money can buy. We sell
the best $3.50 shoe in the city and
also many good shoes at lower pri-
ces and few higher. If you also
want lace curtains and carpets
cheap, call at
z I. {. ST. AMOUR'S,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
SherifS Notice of sale on
Fore


STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT FoRWoop Co.
S. B. Goudy, Plaintiff
Against
Angeline G. Clapp, Silas Clapp her husband.
Charles L. Greeney. Louis Charbeneau and
Edmond Arpin. Defendants.
Judgment rendered and docketed June 10th
1856 a
FOR amount S10a 20
Soncltors $500
72.61
1olal.- 81
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance and
by virtue OF Judgment of foreclosure and sale
rendered In the circuit court of said Wood
County, in the above entitled action, on the
10th day of June, A. ID. 1885, (more than one
year having elapsed since the rendition of said
Judgment and no part thereof having been paid9
l, Frank Stahl, Sheriff of said Co. of Wood will
offer for sale and sell at public auction, at the
'front.' door of the Court house in the city of
Grand Rapids, in said county of Wood, on the
26th day of September, A. D. 1887, at O'Clock in
the afternoon, all the following lands described
In said Judgment as follows to-wit The north
east quarter, and the east half of the north
west quarter Of section No twenty-nine and
the south half of the south east quarter of
section No. twenty all of township No. twenty
two north of range No four east said land all
being and lying in the county of Wood and
State of Wisconsin.
Dated:-Sherif s office Grand Rapids Wiscon-
SIN, this 10th day of August, A. D., 1887.
FRANK STAHL,
Sheriff of Wood Co. Wis
GARDNER & GAYNoR Plaintiff s Attorneys.
Augl1w6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
SOAP! SOAP! SOAP!

6 Bars of Centennial soap for % cents
6 &c " Johnson's pure for 25 I"
6 " GO Rabbits best for 25 d"
or 25 bars and buck cigar for 81 90.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
Taken UP

A dark red spotted OK came into my enclosure
at my farm in the Town of Sigel last July The
owner is requested to prove property, pay for
this notice and take the same away
ALFRED TRUDELL, Sigel, wis.
SeDt2W4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01
Taken Up.

A colt one year old came into my enclosure ON
or about the 5th day of August. The owner is
notified to prove property, pay for this notice
and take the same away. J. p. JONES,
Sherry, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

We take our first chicken hunt this
year to-day, in company with Messrs.
DR.. Crawford, c. J. Carman, Will Scott,
and Chas Carman. We expect to have
great stories to recount of the number
noted of all days, Thursday, the first of
September. After days hunt and
intimate association with the above
crowd its hard to tell how poor lone
printer will come out. If we get
large number of chickens we don't care
much
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

Mr.. j. E. Squier, foreman of w. H.
Cochran's mill at Rudolph, has moved
his family to Pittsville where he has
lately erected for himself a new
residence. His family will remain in
Pittsville this winter while he will hold
his present position with Mr.. Cochran.
The REPORTER Office is under obligations
to Mr.. Squier for social call on
Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

A. NJ. Pride has been engaged by the
Centralia Pulp and Water Power Co., to
take charge of the erection of their
mill at Hurleyville He commenced
work Monday morning and it is expect
ed that the mill will be completed and
ready for operation the first of January
1888. He has purchased horse to ride
back and forth from this city to his
work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

We were told that Mr.. Riel, the old
gentleman arrested Sunday for breaking
into Spafford & Coles store was in the
habit of sleeping under Mr.. Wagner's
cabinet shop. We called there and were
shown the place where he was accus-
tomedto lay his bones to rest ola night.
1t was hardly fit for hog. 1t was so
wet that it looked more like hogs
wallowing place than a resting place for
q human bain0
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

Geo. n. Wood has purchased the land
lying just south of Mr.. Ticknor's house.
This gives Geo. 120 acres of very desira-
bic land adjoining the city limits on the
east. We understand this whole tract
is to be put on the market for sale in
lots to suit the purchaser.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

An invitation from Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Conway, of Rudolph, requesting our
company at the marriage of their
daughter Catharine to William Alfred
Johnson, Wednesday morning Sept. 7th
at 9 o'clock has been received. We are
sorry that business and fair week, will
prevent our being present for we would
very much enjoy being guest on this
occasion. The young couple have our
best wishes for long life of usefulness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

DIR. Crawford, Grand Rapids popular
dentist, is crowded with work. He is
reported, by those who have had work
done, to be first class artist. We meet
him often, socially, and find him a
perfect gentleman in every respect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-09-01

Albert st. Amour, of Bloomington,
H., is in the city with the expectation
of going into business with Mr.. IL.
Ritzman the Milwaukee tailor. The
REPORTER office acknowledges a social
call
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-03-02
NOTICE OF coNpRMNArIoN.

NOTICE is hereby given that we, the under
1N signed commissioners, thereunto duly APP
pointed by the Honorable G. w. Ellis, Judge
of the District Court of Barber county. Kan
proceed to lay of, according to law, for the
The Chicago. Kansas and Western Railroad
Company, along the line OF its proposed road.
as located through Mingona and Lake City
townships, in the county OF Barber, q route for
said proposed railroad, not exceeding one hum
cuttings and establishments IL shall be ncces-
sary to take more for the proper construction
and security OF the road through as much of
the said townships, in said county, as may be
desired by said company, and also such lands
as may be deemed necessary for side-tracks,
construction, except timber, the right of way
over adjacent lands sufficient to enable such
company to construct and repair its road and
stations, and right to conduct water by aQuc-
ducts. and the right Of making proper drains,
and VIII carefully survey and carefully ascer-
tain the quantity of land necessary for such
purposes, out OF each quartersectiOn or other
lot OF land through whichs Id route, side-tracke
etc. Is sOlOcated, and appraise the value Of such
portion OF any such quarter section or other
lot OF land, and assess the damages thereto;
and when we shall ascertain that such portion
of such quarter-section or lot belongs to diff
ferent owners, we VIII appraise tn value and
assess the damages of each such owners in
tercSt- We viii commence to lay on said
route, side-tracks. etc., as aforesaid. on the
the east line Of said Mingona township. in said
county. on said day. and will adjourn from
time 10 time until our labors IN this behalf are
completed.
Dated this. 5th day Of February, A. D., 1857.
3. K w. FIELD,
X. A. CAMERON.
7. l. O'BRYAN,
7 . Commissioners
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-03-02
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION

Notice is hereby given that we, tho under.
IN signed commissioners, thereunto duly an.
pointed by the Honorable e. w. Ellis, Judge Of
the District court of barber county, Kansas,
will; on the both day of March, A. D., 1887, pro-
ceed to lay OF, according tn law for The chit
cago, Kansas and western Railroad company,
along the line OF its proposed road, as located
through township No. 30 in the said county
OF barber, 1.-THE same being the Mulvane extern
sion or the said The Chicago, Kansas and
western hailroad company IN and through the
SAID county of Barberl route for said pro-
posed railroad, not exceeding one hundred
feet in width, except for the purpose OF cut
lungs ana embankments 1t shall be necessary
to take more for the proper construction and
security of the road through as much OF the
said township in said county, as NAV be de-
sired by the said company, and also such lands
as s may De deemed necessary for side-tracks,
depots, workshops, water-stations, material
Tor construction, except timber the right az
way over adjacent lands sufficient to enable
the said company to construct and repair It's
ROAD andstations, and right to conduct water
by aqueducts, and the right Of making proper
drains, and will carefully survey and will
carefully ascertain the quantity Of land nee
esSary Tor such purposes, out OF each quarter
section or other lot of land, through which
said route, sde-tracks, etc, Is so located md
appraise the value OF such portion of any euch
quarter section or other lot of land and assess
the damages thereto; and when we shall ascer-
TAIN that such portion of such Quarter section
or lot belongs to different owners, we will APP
praise the value and assess the damages OF
each such owners interest.
we viii commence to lay off the said route
sidc-tracks, etc, aforesaid on the line Of the
said companys railroad, as located, at east limo
OF the said township No. thirty C30 in the said
county OF barber. on said day, and will adjourn
from time to time until our labors in this be,
half are completed.
Dated this BIRD, day of February. A. d. 1887.
CHAs. II. DOUGLASS,
s. X. w. FIELD,
X. A. CAMERON,
jb-0 Commissioners.